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Leading Supermarket Chain offers e-learning enterprise-wide for employee training and development

NASHUA, N.H., Oct. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SkillSoft PLC (Nasdaq: SKIL), a leading provider of e-learning and performance support solutions, today announced that Hannaford Bros. Co. has selected SkillSoft to develop its company-wide e-learning program. This partnership gives Hannaford a consistent and highly efficient means of professional development for employees in geographically dispersed locations.

With more than 120 years in the supermarket business, Hannaford has 158 supermarkets and combination food and drug stores in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New York, and Vermont. Prior to the deployment of SkillSoft's e-learning solution, employees had to travel to training facilities to attend seminars. To enhance the learning experience, Hannaford partnered with SkillSoft to develop an online learning program for leadership development activities. Through this initiative, Hannaford enriches its managers' people skills in communication and coaching. Courses include:

"We're pleased with the learning vehicles that SkillSoft has provided," said Michelle Thorpe Hayes, Vice President of Organizational Development and Learning of Hannaford Bros. Co. "We now have a way to further develop our team members and engage them in growth opportunities."

One hundred seventy-five Hannaford store and department managers, with a mix of backgrounds, participated in a pilot of the e-learning initiative. The first group of learners shared positive feedback on the program's content, usability and applicability to their job responsibilities. Based on the success of the initial phase of the program, Hannaford is rolling out its next phase of learning content to 160 associate relations managers. This phase will include leadership development and communication skills.

"Hannaford is known for its strong leadership and positive work environment," said Jerry Nine, Chief Operating Officer of SkillSoft. "By partnering with SkillSoft, Hannaford can offer its employees richer and more flexible and rewarding educational opportunities."

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